Research and Development Technologist Position

Transcendia is a company that prides itself in quality, reliable, and consistent products that are sent out to their many clients around the world.  They research and develop products to fit a variety of needs, and in order to keep improving and developing the best products, Transcendia is looking to hire a new Research and Development Technologist (R&D).

If you are looking for a job after graduation where you can push yourself and develop new things, this job is for you.

Some of the duties of this job will include:

  • Conducts specialized tests and evaluations of materials and packaging samples in support of departmental activities including, but not limited to the following:
    • Material thickness/yield/basis weight
    • Surface energy, Coefficient of Friction
    • Tensile tests (seal strength, elongation, tensile strength, yield strength)
    • Tear resistance, impact/puncture strength
    • Heat seal and other package strength characterizations
    • Optical Microsopy
    • Material chemical characterization (FTIR)
    • Thermal analysis (DSC)
    • Barrier testing (WVTR, OTR), film noise characterization
  •  Maintains database of raw materials linked to product chemical composition
  • THERE ARE MORE DUTIES, THESE ARE ONLY A FEW! For more, see the link below

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field, with a curriculum that included chemistry and laboratory coursework
  • Up to five years of experience in a manufacturing setting
  • Experience in Infrared Spectroscopy highly preferred
  • Must have organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and multi-task
  • Must possess good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to interact in a professional manner with employees
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Proficient in Excel and Word
  • Willingness to work as team member or independently

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